He delivered a special message at the River Center, which will house the unique fan event on April 24.

Holden said the course has the ability to thrill and captivate fans like nothing the city has seen before. The course allows fans to participate as "Walkers" or "Survivors" as they climb, crawl, and slide their way through various zombie-infected evacuation zones. Those lucky enough to make it to the decontamination zone will have their level of infection assessed and then participate in the event's Fan Experience.

Those participating as "Walkers" will be transformed into the undead by professional makeup artist, and they'll receive "zombie training" prior to their release on the course.

The tour will visit eight cities:

Baton Rouge, LA - April 24 at The River Center Arena

Houtson, TX - April 26 at Reliant Stadium

Miami, FL - May 3 at Sun Life Stadium

Jacksonville, FL - May 17 at EverBank Field

New Orleans, LA - May 24 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome

Atlanta, GA - May 31 at Philips Arena

San Diego, CA - July 25 and July 26 at Petco Park surrounding Comic Con 2014

Additional tour dates will be announced in the near future. Tickets can be purchased by going to www.thewalkingdeadescape.com or www.tickets.com.